CVE-2026-41366 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-41366?

CVE-2026-41366 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-41366?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.

Vulnerability Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a local roots self-whitelisting vulnerability in appendLocalMediaParentRoots that allows model-initiated arbitrary host file read. Attackers can exploit improper media parent directory validation to exfiltrate credentials and access sensitive files.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	< 2026.3.31

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/1ca4261d7e055d0be141ed79ebb1365d0fbcPatch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-57gh-m6rq-54cfVendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-host-file-read-via-appenThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-41366?

CVE-2026-41366 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a local roots self-whitelisting vulnerability in appendLocalMediaParentRoots that allows model-initiated arbitrary host file read. Attackers can exploit improper med...

How severe is CVE-2026-41366?

CVE-2026-41366 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-41366?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.